Enoggera South Boundary Circuit

Starting from the end of Payne Road, The Gap, this walk takes you on a circuit in the southern side of the reservoir mostly via the South Boundary Road and Reservoir Tracks. Start with a peaceful forest hike including a couple of steep parts, then descend to the foreshore of the reservoir for a lovely change of scenery, Here, you’ll be accompanied with various bird species along with other wildlife. Expect picturesque views of the reservoir as you walk along the lakeside track. Additionally, you can get to the other side of the dam and cool off in the designated swimming area. The tracks are mostly shaded but remember to bring lots of water just in case. Take extra care in steep declines and keep in mind that the lakeside track can be muddy in parts. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-27.4493431,152.9278927)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Simpsons Road Turn on to Coopers Camp Road then drive for 3.3 km Keep left and drive for another 65 m Turn slight left onto Payne Road and drive for another 570 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Payne Road and drive for another 2.1 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Payne Road and drive for another 335 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Payne Road and drive for another 620 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Payne Road, head towards the signposted metal gate along the concrete path. Head over the stile next to the gate and join the South Boundary Road track marked by the green signpost in front of you. Pass by the said signpost and follow the track in the same direction for about 35 metres. Keep left at the intersection, then veer right at the fork 110 metres later and join the South Boundary Road to continue along Enoggera South Boundary Circuit(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 45 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 105 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 560 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 115 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 280 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 390 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 205 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 265 m (at the intersection of South Boundary Road & Boscombe Road Trail) continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 750 m (at the intersection of South Boundary Road & Gold Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 60 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 500 m (at the intersection of South Boundary Road & Death Adder Trail) continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 2.2 km continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 270 m (at the intersection of 69 Track & South Boundary Road) turn right, to head along 69 Track.
	After another 990 m (at the intersection of McDonalds Loop & 69 Track) continue straight, to head along McDonalds Loop.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the Enoggera Creek via the Reservoir Track, if you'd like to see some running water as well. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Reservoir Track & McDonalds Loop) turn right, to head along Reservoir Track.
	After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Reservoir Track. After another 340 m (at the intersection of McDonalds Loop & Reservoir Track) continue straight, to head along Reservoir Track.
	After another 430 m veer left, to head along Reservoir Track. After another 1.9 km continue straight, to head along Reservoir Track.
	After another 380 m veer left.
	After another 110 m turn right.
	After another 65 m turn left.
	After another 15 m turn right.
	After another 65 m turn sharp left, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 45 m come to the end.

This optional side trip takes you to the Enoggera Creek via the Reservoir Track, if you'd like to see some running water as well.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Reservoir Track & McDonalds Loop Start heading along Reservoir Track (a vehicle track). After another 500 m come to a ford.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 500 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Enoggera South Boundary Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	11.3 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Ferny Grove Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, becoming less likely later this evening. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:00am to 3:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending east to southeasterly during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  15°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  14°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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